New setback for Mbappé

Nothing is going right for Kylian Mbappé. On the field and off, it's truly tough. First, his club, Real Madrid, was knocked out of the Champions League by Arsenal. A painful elimination, both for the club's image and the Frenchman's European dream. But that's not all.

In France, SM Caen, the club he bought last year through his fund Coalition Capital, has just experienced a historic relegation. Rock bottom of Ligue 2, Caen has been relegated to the third division for the first time in over 40 years. The weekend was eventful. Beaten 3-0 at home, the players watched as ultras stormed the pitch. A banner displayed a clear message: "Management, players – all to blame, all out."

For Mbappé, this double blow is a real shock. He is learning the hard way that investing in football does not guarantee success. And that supporters have no patience when their club is sinking.

Aliou Toundé |

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